With drill in hand, Mr. Driller has hit the Xbox Live Arcade this week in the …

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When it comes to Japanese gaming, there are three great misters: the inquisitive Mister Mosquito, the unstoppable Mr. Domino, and the undeniable Mr. Driller. Though some of us are still waiting for the current-gen revivals of the two former games, the latter has now arrived on the Xbox Live Arcade in high-definition glory. Mr. Driller Online is now up on the XBLA for 800 Microsoft Points ($10). From the feature list:

Classic arcade action: All the drilling action you remember from the original arcade game is faithfully recreated in the Xbox LIVE version, with colorful graphics and challenging gameplay. Play the single-player Standard Driller or Quest Driller modes and keep up your air supply.

Online modes: Take the game online with the split-screen Solo Battle, or try out the team-based Tag Battle.

Accessible play: Simple controls and deep gameplay make for an addictive gaming experience, suitable for players of all ages and skill levels.

For those unfamiliar with the quirky Japanese puzzler, Mr. Driller revolves around drilling down through a maze of color blocks as fast as possible while avoiding cave-ins and grabbing air capsules. It sounds somewhat ridiculous, but it's actually quite a bit of fun. The game looks great in high-definition and the online multiplayer is a great bonus. Mr. Driller was great in the PlayStation age when he debuted, and the old chap can still drill with the best of them.